Swimathon raises over £500 for arthritis charities
A group of intrepid swimmers from Keele University and the Midlands Foundation Partnership Trust have raised over £500 for the Haywood Foundation and Versus Arthritis. Ten people took part in the annual ‘Swimathon’ organised by Leek Rotary Club at Brough Park Leisure Centre, Leek back in November. They raised £520 which will be split between […]
Haywood Foundation research: Experience of patients with inflammatory arthritis during the COVID 19 pandemic
Researchers: Dr Sarah Ryan; Professor Andy Hassell; Dr Zoe Paskins; Dr Sam Hider; Mike Brooks and Trina Rule. Funders: Haywood Foundation £15,752; Clinical Research Network £9,544.50 What did the study set out to do? The aim of the study was to understand how the coronavirus pandemic impacted on the physical, emotional and social health of […]
Haywood Foundation Research: Keeping safe and well: Reducing treatment burden in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Researchers: Ryan S, Paskins Z, Chew-Graham C, Manning F and Bullock L. Funding: General Nursing Council Trust for England and Wales £39,106. What did the study set out to do? The aim of this study was to understand the work involved for people with rheumatoid arthritis and their family members when attending for drug monitoring. […]
Foundation grant supports pump-priming of a professor in rheumatology nursing post
The Haywood Foundation have approved a grant to pump-prime a professor of Rheumatology nursing post. Sarah Ryan, Professor of Rheumatology Nursing at the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Haywood Foundation member said: “Being awarded this grant has led to research that can influence patient care. “One study identified the challenges involved for some patients […]
We are looking for volunteers
Have you got a few hours available between Monday and Friday each week? We are looking for volunteers who can help in the Patient Information Centre currently based at Bradwell Hospital. Picured are three of our fabulous volunteers, Michelle, Jan and Anne. The Centre stocks a wide range of information leaflets and publications associated with […]
Haywood Foundation charity Christmas cards are now on sale
We have five fantastic Christmas card designs costing only £2 for a pack of 10. All proceeds go directly to the Foundation’s work with people with arthritis and related conditions. To order your cards email June Brammar: june.brammar@mpft.nhs.uk
World Arthritis Awareness Day event success
It was a busy morning at a recent World Arthritis Awareness Day 2022 event hosted by the Haywood Foundation and the Port Vale Foundation. At the event, which took place on Friday 14th October at Tommy Cheadle’s Community Hub, Vale Park, visitors were able to find out all about arthritis, how to improve their health […]
World Arthritis Awareness Day event – 14th October
To tie in with World Arthritis Awareness Day 2022 the Haywood Foundation and Port Vale Foundation are holding a free awareness event. 10am to 1pm – Friday 14th October 2022 at Tommy Cheadle’s Community Hub, Vale Park, Hamil Road, Burslem, ST6 1AW Come along and find out all about arthritis, how to improve your health […]
R I P Dennis Grimsley
Former vice-chairman of the Haywood Foundation, Dennis Grimsley died on 23rd July 2022 aged 90. Dennis was educated at Burton Grammar School and Nottingham University, and, after graduating, qualified as a teacher of Chemistry. He excelled both academically and in sport, especially rugby. In 1957, during his national service in the RAF, he married Pat. […]
Foundation cyclists pay royal tribute at Sandringham
The annual Haywood Foundation Charity Bike Ride which set off on Friday 16th September from Stone in Staffordshire reached their destination, 250 miles away at Sandringham, Norfolk two days later on Sunday 18th September. The 11 riders and two support crew were able to pay their own respects with hundreds of other well-wishers at the […]
